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5 things landscapers should always avoid
Always saying no This rule goes back to the days of being a small child and having parents always saying the word “no.” Now, there is a difference between being 5-years-old and running a business, so always saying no in every situation is not going to work. Employees and clients need to trust you and […]
January 16, 2015
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Trucks, trucks and more trucks
It’s that time of year again when the trucks start taking center stage at tradeshows. We’ve written a few articles about trucks making their debut from Ford, Nissan, GM and more. I’m sure you’ve seen the trucks filling up our news section, but trucks can be an important part of a landscaper’s business. I think […]
January 15, 2015
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Why landscapers should teach their employees how to fish
I know, I know – the last thing a landscaper has time for is attending tradeshows or conferences. They can be pricey, time consuming and inconvenient to the every-day schedule. But, have you sat down and really thought about what a tradeshow or conference could do for your business? Yes, attending a conference with multiple employees […]
January 14, 2015
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Why landscapers love what they do
Every day, you’re usually the first one up, the first one out the door and the last one to go to bed. Every day, you’re running a business, mowing lawns, making calls, answering emails, paying bills and that’s just the top of the list. Every day, you’re turning the impossible into possible and making a […]
January 13, 2015
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High-speed chase ends with flying chainsaws
There are many steps to follow to make sure you are using a chainsaw properly. We cover many safety topics on what not to do with chainsaws, and there was a recent report about one individual who was arrested for using a chainsaw incorrectly. Police responded to an alarm at a local John Deere store […]
January 12, 2015
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Staying positive despite cold temperatures
On Jan. 8, there were parts of North America that were reaching temperatures colder than what it is on Mars. That’s right, most of New York and Minnesota were experiencing temperatures worse than what it is on Mars. However, even with temperatures hitting uncomfortable degrees, it’s important to keep that “glass half full” mentality. I […]
January 9, 2015
“It will be colder than @MarsCuriosity’s location in Gale Crater throughout much the northern US and Canada today” – Mars Weather (@MarsWxReport)
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Hunter Industries releases rotator designed to conserve water, prevent runoff
Hunter Industries has released the MP800SR360, a short radius version of its MP Rotator. The MP800SR360 features rotating streams of water applied at a slower rate to conserve water and prevent runoff. The MP800SR360 reaches radius settings from 6 feet to 12 feet, and the precipitation rate remains matched across all arc and radius setting […]
January 8, 2015
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How to be a millionaire landscaper
It’s probably a bad idea to introduce myself with a misleading blog post title, and I promise it won’t happen again. But preparing this got me thinking about all the things related to running a landscape business I really know nothing about. I am not the guy who can help you turn your business into […]
January 8, 2015
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Plant knowledge equals power in the landscape world
Plant knowledge equals power for landscapers. If you can identify plants, know how they grow and understand how to keep them alive, that’s half of your battle in the landscaping world. Unfortunately, there are too many landscapers that don’t dedicate the time to understand, learn or appreciate the plant life around them. That is why […]
January 7, 2015
L.A. Dreamin’ Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lindsey Anne’), Photo: Ball Ornamentals
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One more marketing technique you don’t want to leave out
What else can we do? That question still remains for many landscapers trying to find new ways to market their business to new clients. There are door hangers, TV commercials, radio spots, newspaper ads, word of mouth, social media and more that landscapers take advantage of every year – but at the end of the […]
January 6, 2015
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Irrigation Association to host three webinar series for irrigation professionals in 2015
The Irrigation Association will offer three webinar series for irrigation professionals and industry professionals in 2015. The three series include: The Bringing Water to Life series will return for the third year. Sessions will address issues that affect the agricultural and landscape segments of the irrigation industry. These webinars are free to attend. The Point […]
January 5, 2015
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Grant, training help disadvantaged youth get GED and learn construction industry
A grant is helping youth and adults achieve their GED high school diploma equivalent and at the same time, it’s helping groom them for opportunities in the construction industry.
January 5, 2015
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New Year’s resolutions: Turn the impossible into possible from the start
January 2 has arrived, which means 2015 is officially underway. We’ve talked about it before, but the New Year becomes a slippery slope when it comes to resolutions. Some people are hitting the gyms, while others are learning to be more patient. But, how long does that resolution really last? How long will it take […]
January 2, 2015
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Don’t let your landscaping business become a statistic
Time and time again there are reports in the media about landscaping equipment being stolen. If equipment is not properly stored or monitored on trucks, it’s a quick one-two grab for many thieves and burglars. Just recently, two men in Richmond, Virginia were arrested for breaking into a local business to steal power tools and […]
December 30, 2014
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Big changes ahead for 2015
Big changes are ahead for the landscape industry in 2015. Besides TLC going to online-only landscape news source, PLANET, the Professional Landcare Network, will be seeing a few changes as well.
December 29, 2014
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(VIDEO) Who says snow plowing can’t be fun?
Last year, I tried to make shoveling the driveway fun by having my two boys shovel along with me and make a fort while doing so.
December 26, 2014
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Pickups among best selling vehicles over $50,000
Ford’s F-Series pickup is the best selling vehicle in the U.S., but it also holds a unique distinction generally reserved by the likes of Lexus, Land Rover or Mercedes – the best selling vehicle over $50,000.
December 23, 2014
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Christmas Lights Photo Contest
There are only a couple of days left to enter the Christmas Lights Photo Contest. We have been featuring this year’s entries in our gallery and on social media for the past month, and we’ll continue to feature them throughout the end of the year.
December 22, 2014
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